Viainvest vs Income
Head-to-head comparison of Viainvest (61/100) and Income (52/100): yields, default rates, guarantees, secondary market, regulation and minimum investment.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Viainvest | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Crowdscope score | 61/100 | 52/100 |
| Country | Latvia | Estonia |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
| Loan types | Consumer lending | P2P marketplace |
| Indicative yield | 11% | 12.5% |
| Default rate | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Regulatory status | Investment firm (FCMC) | Non régulé ECSP |
| Minimum investment | 50 € | 10 € |
| Cumulative funded volume | 750,000,000 € | 227,000,000 € |
| Registered investors | 47,000 | 10,000 |
| Secondary market | No | No |
| Auto-invest | Yes | Yes |
| Guarantees | Buyback | Buyback, Cashflow Buffer |
Crowdscope verdict
Viainvest takes the higher Crowdscope score (61/100) in this head-to-head, driven by its mix of track record, regulation, guarantees and liquidity. Scores measure structural robustness, not expected return — capital is at risk on both platforms and diversifying across several operators remains the primary risk-control tool.
Viainvest vs Income — frequently asked questions
Viainvest or Income: which one should you choose?
On the Crowdscope framework, Viainvest scores higher (61/100 versus 52/100). Viainvest advertises around 11% with a 1.2% default rate under the Investment firm (FCMC) regime, while Income advertises around 12.5% with a 1.8% default rate under the Non régulé ECSP regime. The right choice depends on whether you prioritise yield, liquidity or regulatory protection.
Which of Viainvest and Income offers the higher yield?
Income advertises the higher indicative yield (12.5% versus 11%). A higher advertised yield usually reflects higher credit or liquidity risk, not a better product.
Which platform is more liquid, Viainvest or Income?
Neither platform operates a secondary market: investments must be held to maturity on both.
Can you invest on both Viainvest and Income?
Yes. Diversifying across several platforms is a common way to limit platform-failure risk, since it spreads exposure across different originators, jurisdictions and regulatory regimes. Capital remains at risk on both.
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